Top Rankings
Old Tappan Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 731 students in Old Tappan Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Old Tappan Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
731 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Old Tappan Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 650 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
292 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
40%
10%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
33%
# Black Students
4 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
373 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
51%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
7
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
48
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
82
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
61
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
83
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
79
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
79
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
16
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,007 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,405 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,007
$27,145
Spending / Student
$21,405
$26,033
Best Old Tappan Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 School St
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-7176
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-7176
Grades: PK-4
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Charles Dewolf Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
275 Old Tappan Rd
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-1475
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-1475
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Old Tappan Public School District?
Old Tappan Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 731 students.
What is the rank of Old Tappan Public School District?
Old Tappan Public School District is ranked #49 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Old Tappan Public School District?
51% of Old Tappan Public School District students are White, 40% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Old Tappan Public School District?
Old Tappan Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Old Tappan Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,405 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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